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genereus — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • generous adj Willing to give more than is expected or required, especially money, time, or help.
  • munificent adj Very liberal in giving or bestowing.

Senses

genereus is used for these senses in English:

  • generous Willing to give and share unsparingly; showing a readiness to give more (especially money) than is expected or needed. [from 17th c.]
  • generous Large, more than ample, copious. [from 17th c.]
  • munificent (of a person or group) Very liberal in giving or bestowing.
  • open-handed Liberal and generous.

generous — full definition

  1. adj Willing to give more than is expected or required, especially money, time, or help.
  2. adj Larger or more plentiful than necessary; ample.

munificent — full definition

  1. adj Very liberal in giving or bestowing.
  2. adj Very generous; lavish.

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